What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Allium Grayi Callus Culture Extract
Skin ProtectingActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlivine Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Stomach Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Betaine, Resveratrol, Allium Grayi Callus Culture Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Olivine Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Stomach Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyurethane-15
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Panthenol, Decyl Glucoside, Polyurethane-15, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Adenosine, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Guaiazulene, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.
One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
